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What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Jul 09, 2024
To wander is to feel alive, to be in a constant state of discovery, to light up when you experience something new. It’s a certain kind of addiction to be in this state, to be an interloper. To experience all the wonder and joy and none of the pain that attachment brings.
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Artist Statement
Jul 09, 2024Art, for me, is a form of transcendence. It allows me to rise above, to worlds of vibrant colors, with nods to my roots, and reflections of experience in this world. My art captures the state of wonder I felt as a child, weightless and limitless, gazing up at the night sky—it embodies my longing for a return to innocence and the boundless possibilities of youth.